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St. X tight end Marshall Lang dives into the end zone against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Colerain running back M.J. Flowers runs for a touchdown against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

T.J. O'Malley (41) of St. X against comes up with the ball after a blocked punt against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

St. X tight end Marshall Lang (right) dives into the end zone against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Ryle running back Kyle England runs around the right side for a touchdown in the game between the Ryle Raiders and the Cooper Jaguars at Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

Having been a two-year-1,000 yard gainer,1975 Cincinnati Country Day graduate Joe Kinney, star tailback for the Indians, was on hand for the team's home opener against Summit Country Day, Sept. 9, 2019. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

Freddie Johnson of Colerain gestures before the game against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township Michael Noyes For The Enquirer

St. X head coach Steve Specht leads his team on the field for warm ups before the game against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Colerain head coach Shawn Cutright claps before the game against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Liam Clifford of St. X runs back the opening kick against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Freddie Johnson of Colerain pitches the ball under pressure against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

St. X quarterback Matthew Rueve attempts a pass against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Jaylen Thomas (2) and Deshawn Pace (3) of Colerain celebrate a defensive stop against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Freddie Johnson (1) of Colerain runs the ball against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Colerain quarterback Tyler Prather (15) hands the ball off to Ronald Williams Jr. (18) against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Colerain running back Hamzah Abdul Waheed runs the ball against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

St. X defender TJ O' Malley tackles MJ Flowers of Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

St. X tight end Marshall Lang runs into the end zone against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

St. X tight end Marshall Lang runs after a catch against Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

St. X offensive lineman Brian Parker blocks Xander Kendall of Colerain at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Deshawn Pace of Colerain runs a punt for a touchdown against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Deshawn Pace of Colerain runs a punt for a touchdown against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

Jaylen Thomas (2) of Colerain runs the ball against the St. X Bombers during the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Colerain High School in Colerain Township MICHAEL NOYES FOR THE ENQUIRER

CovCath senior Michael Mayer tries to break a tackle in the first quarter as Covington Catholic defeated Lexington Catholic 39-38 in football September 6, 2019 at Covington Catholic HS. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

CovCath junior Trey Gronotte follows through on a made field goal as Covington Catholic defeated Lexington Catholic 39-38 in football September 6, 2019 at Covington Catholic HS. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

CovCath senior Daniel Felix battles across the goal line for a TD catch as Covington Catholic defeated Lexington Catholic 39-38 in football September 6, 2019 at Covington Catholic HS. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

Cooper quarterback Jeremiah Lee runs the ball in the game between the Ryle Raiders and the Cooper Jaguars at Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky. Ryle defeated Cooper 20-16. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

Ryle defensive back Mathias Cusick comes up with an interception in the second half of the game between the Ryle Raiders and the Cooper Jaguars at Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky. Ryle defeated Cooper 20-16. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

Cooper sophomore band member Tom Tate plays a solo from "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix at halftime of the game between the Ryle Raiders and the Cooper Jaguars at Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky. Ryle defeated Cooper 20-16. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

The Ryle student section gets into the spirit in the game between the Ryle Raiders and the Cooper Jaguars at Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky. Ryle defeated Cooper 20-16. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

Friday night, they opened the season at home with a full squad against conference foe Summit Country Day. Unfortunately, things didn’t go their way, and SCD emerged with the 28-0 road victory.

SCD got off to a fast start, scoring on just their second play from scrimmage. Senior running back Ellis Ramsey had an 80-yard run to open the scoring, and SCD went up 7-0 less than four minutes into the game.

In the grasp of the Cincinnati Country Day defense, Ellis Ramsey (5) stretches the ball ahead for Summit Country Day first down, Sept. 9, 2019.(Photo: GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER)

After SCD forced CCD to punt for the second time in as many drives, they scored on their first play of the drive.

The defenses traded stops after that, with neither team able to score again before the second half. In total, after SCD’s second touchdown, there were two punts, two interceptions, and two turn over on downs. CCD picked off a pass as SCD driving deep into opponent territory with under a minute left in the first half. CCD then knelt out the clock to take the game to half time.

Summit Country Day quarterback Jimmy Stines (4) launches a deep pass over the Cincinnati Country Day defense for the Silver Knights, Sept. 9, 2019.(Photo: GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER)

SCD got the ball to start the second half and methodically drove down the field. They took more than seven minutes off the clock on the drive, and ultimately scored a touchdown on a one-yard rush by Stines to go ahead 21-0.

The teams traded punts before CCD threw an interception, setting SCD up with excellent field position. SCD took advantage and marched 37 yards into the end zone. Junior Brennan Riley would punch the ball in from six yards out with just under eight minutes left in the game, putting SCD up 28-0.

After the teams traded punts again, CCD started their final drive in opposing territory on the 48-yard line. With only 1:17 left in the game, CCD managed get all the way down inside the 10-yard line, but an interception with 3.8 seconds left sealed the shut out for SCD.

Cincinnati Country Day's Matthew Adkins maintains ball control while the Summit Country Day defense of Ellis Ramsey (5) tries to strip it away, Sept. 9, 2019.(Photo: GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER)

Senior running back Matthew Adkins led CCD with more than 120 yards of total offense, including 28 receiving yards.

Stines finished with more than 150 yards passing and multiple touchdowns for SCD. Ramsey finished with more than 130 yards and had one touchdown, while Riley finished with more than 70 yards in addition to his touchdown.

Though senior BT Toble was unable to get in the endzone for SCD, he was a still a big contributor, netting more than 70 total yards.

SCD looks to continue their strong start at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at home against Reading, while CCD will try to get in the win column at home against Holy Cross (KY) at 7 p.m. next Friday, Sept. 13.